Cottage Pie With Hidden Veggies Recipe

Name: Cottage Pie With Hidden Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 kg extra lean ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon caremalised balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning; 1 cup red wine; 2 zucchini, grated; 2 carrots, grated; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1/2 pint boiling water; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 2 bay leaves; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/2 small butternut pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 2 teaspoons butter; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 kg extra lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon caremalised balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
1 cup red wine
2 zucchini, grated
2 carrots, grated
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 pint boiling water
2 tablespoons tomato puree
2 bay leaves
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 small butternut pumpkin, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons butter
salt
pepper

1
Heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a large pan.
2
Add the minced beef and brown.
3
Add the onions and continue to cook until translucent (approx 4 mins).
4
Add the caremalised balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic, celery salt, all purpose seasoning, thyme and parsley and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
5
Add the red wine and continute to cook until the liquid is absorbed.
6
Add the grated zucchini and carrot and cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
7
Crumble in the stock cubes, add the boiling water then stir it in together.
8
Add the tomato puree, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Continue to simmer on a low heat, you may need to add a little more water.
10
Meanwhile, place the pumkin, potatoes and sweet potato into a separate pan and cover with cold water.
11
Bring to the boil and simmer until tender.
12
Drain the potato/sweet potato/pumpkin and mash - as the pumpkin tends to retain water the best way to mash it is using a ricer so you can squeeze the water out at the start of each press.
13
Add the butter to the potato mix and season to taste.
14
Remove the bay leaves from the minced beef mix and spoon the mixture into a shallow 2 quart dish.
15
Add the potato mix over the top of the beef mixture, spread evenly then rough up the top using the back of a fork.
16
Place under a hot grill for 4 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 kg extra lean ground beef, 1 large onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Cottage Pie With Hidden Veggies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cottage Pie With Hidden Veggies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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